Commas Practice

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to indicate a pause, or to clarify meaning in a sentence.

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When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?

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You should use a comma before 'and' in a list of three or more items (known as the Oxford comma). For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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Correct the sentence: 'I like to read write and draw.'

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I like to read, write, and draw.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction.

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Correct the sentence: 'My favorite colors are blue green and red.'

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My favorite colors are blue, green, and red.

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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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You should use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause. For example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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Correct the sentence: 'Before the game we practiced hard.'

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Before the game, we practiced hard.

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally describe a noun. For example: 'It was a long, tiring journey.'

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Correct the sentence: 'The tall dark man walked into the room.'

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The tall, dark man walked into the room.

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What is a series in writing?

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A series is a list of three or more items, actions, or descriptions, often separated by commas.